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Pritzker administration announces funding opportunity to improve housing accessibility and stability for vulnerable households

August 12, 2022

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is pleased to share that up to $60 million in state and federal resources is available to finance the creation or preservation of permanent supportive housing across the state. Under Round IX of IHDA’s Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program, approved applications will support the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing developments for persons at risk of homelessness, residents with physical challenges or mental health needs, and other vulnerable populations. The request for applications and supplemental information can be found online at https://www.ihda.org/developers/supportive-housing/.

Lake Land announces summer graduates

August 12, 2022

Lake Land College has announced its list of students who graduated in the summer 2022 semester.

Outbreaks continue to drive up COVID numbers here

By Randy Harrison

| August 12, 2022

Seventy-seven new cases of the coronavirus — including 17 related to unspecified outbreaks — were re...

County donates $500K to child care association

By Randy Harrison

| August 12, 2022

The Crawford County Board has earmarked $500,000 in COVID relief funds to help alleviate the local c...

St. Mary's Church Picnic set for Sept. 4

August 11, 2022

St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church will hold its 185th annual Pre-Labor Day Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 4 in Sainte Marie.

Back to school time arrives, be mindful of students and safety

By Angela Downing

| August 11, 2022

With schools across the county starting within a week, there are several things parents and drivers should look out for during school hours. School zones in the county are 20 mph during school days and are enforced by local police departments.

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Portions of two buildings fell to the ground on Thursday afternoon on the Lawrence County Courthouse square. Early reports indicate that the roof of the old Yosowitz building located on State Street fell in which caused portions of the Tykal’s Bar building to also collapse, including the upper deck of the outside of the building. The Yosowitz building is unoccupied. Patrons were inside the building of Tykal’s but no injuries have been reported. A portion of State Street, between 11th and 12th streets has been closed for public safety at this time. Those traveling are encouraged to avoid the area.

Buildings collapse on courthouse square

August 11, 2022

Portions of two buildings fell to the ground on Thursday afternoon on the Lawrence County Courthouse square.

Marshall City Band performs Friday

August 10, 2022

The Marshall City Band will perform its last concert of the 147th concert season this Friday on the Clark County Courthouse lawn at 8 p.m., under the direction of Heather Setzer.

Think Pink continues to support the Good Samaritan Breast Care Center

August 10, 2022

The Think Pink group, based out of Robinson, continues to raise funds for the Good Samaritan Breast Care Center to assist patients who need help paying for a breast cancer screening. Since 2010, the group has raised more than $100,000 to support Good Samaritan patients.

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Saturday at Glamour Allure, located just south of Lawrenceville in the old Lawrenceville Greenhouses location, 2415 State Street. The business is owned by Lanell Mallory who celebrated the ribbon cutting with several friends and family on hand, as well as members of the Chamber. The store offers many different types of hair, hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners, relaxers, edge control, wigs, bundles, eyelashes and hair accessories. Store hours are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m.

Glamour Allure holds ribbon cutting on Saturday

August 9, 2022

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Saturday at Glamour Allure, located just south of Lawrenceville in the old Lawrenceville Greenhouses location, 2415 State Street.

Kid’s Shopping Day serves 415 Lawrence County students

August 9, 2022

Kid’s Shopping Day of Lawrence County was held on Aug. 6 and volunteers with the program provided 415 students with school supplies and new clothes in preparation for the upcoming 2022-23 school year which begins next week. Local hair stylists were also on hand and provided 115 students with fresh haircuts.

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